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Discovering science in everyday activities

Published on December 12, 2024
Learning about science beyond the classroom can be fun and educational for everyone.
Plant science at the dinner table: cranberries

Published on December 11, 2024
Cranberries are colorful, healthy and can be used in a variety of ways, in both recipes and decorating for the holidays.
New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

Published on November 20, 2024
Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.
Apple receives highest Michigan 4-H honor

Published on September 25, 2024
Apple has been honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

Published on August 22, 2024
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21, in East Lansing, Mich.
2024 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

Published on July 15, 2024
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.
Fourteen 4-H members receive 2024 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

Published on June 27, 2024
Mark of Excellence contest portrays learning experiences of 4-H members.
Exploring the Influential Legacy of Dr. Zhu Zuxiang

Published on June 5, 2024
Widely considered the founder of the soil chemistry discipline in China, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences alumnus Dr. Zhu Zuxiang (Chu, Tsu-Siang), Ph.D. (’46, ’48), exemplifies the reach of CANR’s global impact.
Partnership in action: Harrisville Harbor rain garden project

Published on June 5, 2024
Alcona students successfully troubleshoot a rain garden out of control.
Plant science at the dinner table: Strawberries

Published on June 5, 2024
Spoiler alert: strawberries are not true berries, like blueberries or grapes.